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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Foot?

Posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2017

Question: I have pain in top of my foot. Swollen with pouches of fluid. It seems to hurt wherever the fluid floats. Now moving toward my big toe. Also have squeezing pain x2 days.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cellulitis involving foot . kindly give further inputs .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This is possible development of cellulitis involving foot .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Swelling - duration , total area of involvement , changes of overlying skin in
terms of redness , hot or cold feeling .
2. Systemic features of fever or else .
3. History of trauma .
4. Is diabetes under control at present .
5. If possible , kindly provide a photo pic of the foot as an attachment for better
judgement .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (17 minutes later)

No injury
Diabetes range 120-169
Pain in foot for 4 days. Beginning to travel up to leg calve. Entire foot hurts when I walk on it.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammation with cellulitis . guidelines recommended herewith in details .

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the details and attached photograph .

* This is inflammatory lesion with cellulitis changes .

* Suggestions for better recovery

- Keep the leg elevated over 3 - 4 pillows when resting .
- Avoid direct pressure bearing , high hills .
- Ice application 3 times a day .
- Continue pain killer intake .
- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquid , dry .
- Maintain blood sugar under control .

- Definite visit to your doctor is required for antibiotics prescription to get its
faster resolution and prevent further spread of infection .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further guidance .

Regards dear take care .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (13 hours later)

Also my foot feels as if it is being squeezed in a vice. Trying to stretch or maneuver makes it hurt more.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Squeezing is due to inflammation .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome for the follow up .

* The squeezing is because of underlying inflammatory lesion with compression
over underlying structures .

* Pain killer and other methods will provide temporary relief , but definite doctor
visit is recommended keeping in view the need of antibiotics and
prescription of ultrasound examination to evaluate the issue precisely .

Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (27 hours later)

Pcp said he thinks it's gout

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gout is inflammatory arthritis .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome for the follow up .

* Gout is ultimately inflammatory arthritis , so our primary prediction of
some sort of inflammation is definite .

Glad you started work up for the issue , advisable to follow consequences to get
root cause and definite management .

Welcome for any further assistance .

Wishing you fine health ahead .

Regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D